Massad Boulos

US envoy Massad Boulos's efforts to reunify Libya's divided institutions through a diplomatic initiative face growing resistance from rival leaders and factions, despite meetings with Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, and other officials. No clear roadmap for unification has emerged, and the only progress made was a unified budget in April, with further developments stalled.

The US is increasing engagement with Eritrea and Somalia to address shipping attacks in the Red Sea. Senior White House adviser Massad Boulos met with foreign ministers from these countries in Cairo to discuss security in the Horn of Africa. The situation has raised concerns over global energy supplies and crude prices.

The Trump administration plans to allocate nearly $41 million to restore the U.S. Embassy in Libya, aiming to address regional security and counter Russian influence. The funding will bolster a satellite office in Tripoli to establish a permanent diplomatic presence after a 14-year absence, with Libyan officials from conflicting regions having recently met with top administration officials.

The Trump administration plans to allocate $41 million to reopen the U.S. Embassy in Libya after a 14-year absence, citing strategic security interests and Russian influence. The funding will enhance security at a Tripoli satellite office and support a permanent diplomatic presence, following similar moves in Venezuela and Syria.

US envoy Massad Boulos has been working to bridge Libya's political divide between rival leaders. Authorities in Tripoli and the UN mission in Libya have not responded to AFP's requests for comment.

Trump's administration is brokering a power-sharing deal between Libya's rival leaders Khalifa Haftar and Abdul Hamid al-Dbeibah to end the country's 15-year conflict. Critics argue the deal prioritizes short-term stability and U.S. oil interests over a long-term political resolution, with Trump adviser Massad Boulos facilitating negotiations between the factions.

Frank Garcia, the recently confirmed US assistant secretary of state for African affairs, began his first official trip to Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Mali. He aims to align Trump’s 'America First' agenda with commercial diplomacy and security cooperation, with discussions on a migration agreement proposal in Nigeria. Massad Boulos, a senior presidential adviser for Africa, also plays a role in US-Africa policy.

The US has over 40 African nations without a Senate-confirmed ambassador, disrupting security and diplomatic efforts. The situation worsened after December's recall of career ambassadors, with high-profile envoys like Massad Boulos handling key negotiations instead of resident ambassadors.

Trump adviser Massad Boulos is advocating for a power-sharing plan to create a unified government in Libya, as reported by the Financial Times. The plan aims to address governance in the war-torn, oil-rich country.